Earthworms in the Compost: It’s a Good Thing.
Back in January I made a brief post about my compost tumbler being full of worms...and by worms I don't mean red wigglers, but earthworms. Who cares? Well, I've decided it's time to pay tribute to earthworms again, because they're often confused with red wigglers and their purposes get mixed up. Red wigglers are super resilient (e.g. temperature changes, crowding), live in organic material and have a serious appetite...they make the most sense in a full-on vermicomposting setup- anything from a super cheap/simple worm bin to the popular Worm Factory or Worm Inn options. Red wigglers aren't a guaranteed solution for your compost tumbler- it just depends on if they can adjust to the habitat. It's getting tumbled weekly and can get very hot- not necessarily hot enough to kill…